What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Burleigh Heads?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Burleigh Heads is to fly which costs $130 - $400 and takes 4h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Burleigh Heads?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Burleigh Heads is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $130 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Burleigh Heads?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Burleigh Heads. However, there are services departing from Melbourne and arriving at Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop C via Central Station, Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach South station, stop D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Burleigh Heads?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Burleigh Heads station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Burleigh Heads station, platform 2 via Central Station, Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 42m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Burleigh Heads?

The distance between Melbourne and Burleigh Heads is 1361 km. The road distance is 1657.4 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Burleigh Heads without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Burleigh Heads without a car is to bus which takes 26h 22m and costs $260 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Burleigh Heads?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Melbourne to Burleigh Heads, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Burleigh Heads bus from?

Melbourne to Burleigh Heads bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Melbourne station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Burleigh Heads train from?

Melbourne to Burleigh Heads train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Burleigh Heads?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Burleigh Heads is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $130 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $550 and takes 26h 22m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $500 and takes 28h 42m.

Where does the Melbourne to Burleigh Heads bus arrive?

Melbourne to Burleigh Heads bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.

Where does the Melbourne to Burleigh Heads train arrive?

Melbourne to Burleigh Heads train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Burleigh Heads?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Burleigh Heads is 1657 km. It takes approximately 17h 31m to drive from Melbourne to Burleigh Heads.

Where can I stay near Burleigh Heads?

There are 2882+ hotels available in Burleigh Heads.

Melbourne to Burleigh Heads - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Burleigh Heads by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
4h 4m
$139–399
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
3. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centrebus 167 / ...
28h 2m
$138–496
Bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
26h 22m
$261–507
Drive 1,657.4 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Burleigh Headscar 1,657.4 km
17h 31m
$298–431
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane AVV - OOL
5h 32m
$145–618
Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
6h 44m
$179–367
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Burleigh Headsbus Pm12
28h 15m
$209–267
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train
28h 42m
$139–495

Melbourne to Burleigh Heads by train and bus

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28h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,361 km
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Burleigh Heads, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne to Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop C via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach South station, and Broadbeach South station, stop D in around 26h 22m.

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